Great ice cream and I loved that everything was clearly labeled gluten free! I also loved that there were many gluten free choices including gluten free brownies and gluten free waffle cones! The only downside is there was a long line, and it did move kinda slow, and a single scoop was $6! However the ice cream was so good, it was worth it! read more

Melt Ice Cream - Menus! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Salted caramel was so freaking salty ..... Workers were kind fast service !!! I would recommend sampling before buying read more

Pros: Cute shop, good customer service, waffle cone was delicious. Also, my sister really liked the chocolate chips used in the black raspberry. Cons: ice cream is not very rich and even icy. The banana Nutella with Reese's and the chocolate peanut butter had barely any inclusions. My final bite had a nice chunk of peanut butter, but that was all I got. And the spoons used are way too flimsy for hard scooped ice cream. In conclusion, fine for a quick ice cream hit. Would not recommend if you're an ice cream connoisseur. read more

Delicious ice cream, I got minty chip and loved that they actually use whole chocolate chips in it. Perfect for an after dinner treat and it's in a good location for a nice walk after you're served. read more

This freaking icecream place was to melt for!!! A persimmons icecream caught my eye and I'm so glad it did because that was by far one of the best flavors and texture of icecreams I've ever had. The line was long but fast. The service was friendly too! Cute place but most of order and go type. read more

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I'm a sucker for a sweet treat and when my husband and I visited Salem for the first time, I had to have my daily dose of ice cream! Cute quaint little local shop, with unique flavors like butter popcorn and goat cheese with fig jam. Very patient employees who allowed me to take my time trying samples. I went with the raspberry chip eventually, which is not usually a flavor I reach for, but I was feeling adventurous! The perfect blend of sweet and tart with the occasional chocolate chips. No regrets or complaints here. Would definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

Melt Ice Cream - Raspberry chip on a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Super tasty, homemade ice cream. I got a banana Nutella with Reese's cups milkshake and it was DELICIOUS!!!! The staff was very friendly and welcoming, as well community welcoming with a Pride flag hung up. Despite only #2 staff working, they trucked thru the line and everything coming out looked yummy af!! The merch inside the store was adorable as well read more

Melt Ice Cream - Banana Nutella with Reese's cups frappe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Ice cream was good but is pricey for the portion sizes. Cool flavor options! The lime margarita looked cool. Staff was kind and helpful

I was writing a five star review as I was eating my oreo ice cream because it was delicious. And then I got to the hair. I know it's not mine for many reasons, namely that it was buried deep in the ice cream and once I pulled to get it out, it just kept going. Sooo disappointed and disgusted. I back in to ask for a refund and was told they couldn't but I could have another scoop (which I no longer want for obvious reasons). P.S. The cookie dough barely had any cookie dough. read more

My friend and I were craving something sweet before our evening ghost tour. Not many ice cream places that were open on a Monday. This place was open until 9 or 7pm. They have no indoor seating for. It's all outdoor. They offer gluten free options. I do wish they had dairy free but it was tasty. I tried the minty chip in a small bowl. Friend had cookie dough, which had barely any in hers. Staff is friendly and you can add different toppings. Prices range from $6-$$. They do have waffle cones if you don't want a paper bowl. read more

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Melt is the stop for sweet treats in Salem! The ice cream is great, service is ok, vibes are stellar. Be sure to grab a t-shirt before you go. Their cookie dough ice cream is excellent! read more

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Place is a good size and service is quick. The texture of the ice cream is pretty stretchy and also a bit grainy. The flavor of each was very good. The herbal tea was very subtle but helped calm my headache. read more

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Absolutely incredible experience at Melt Homemade Ice Cream, and a huge thank you to Naphtali for making our visit so memorable! From the moment we walked in, he was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely excited to help us find the perfect flavors. Naphtali went above and beyond with his recommendations and made the experience so much more fun by letting us try different ice creams and helping us narrow down our favorites. His knowledge of the flavors and the way he personalized his recommendations based on what we liked really stood out. It didn't feel like we were just being served ice cream--it felt like we were being taken care of and having an experience! His personality, friendliness, and attention to detail made such a difference. You can tell he truly enjoys what he does and wants every customer to leave happy. We ended up discovering flavors we probably wouldn't have chosen on our own, and I'm so glad we took his recommendations! Naphtali is exactly the kind of person who makes you want to come back--not just for the amazing homemade ice cream, but because of the experience and the people behind it. We will absolutely be returning, and I hope he knows how much his kindness and effort were appreciated. Thank you, Naphtali, for making our visit such a wonderful one! Melt is lucky to have you! read more

This is a lovely cozy ice cream shop in Salem, MA! The service was fast, smooth. The staff are kind and welcoming. I tried the vegan pumpkin Oreo ice cream flavor...YUM! I highly recommend that flavor to anyone seeking a cozy, autumnal vibe with their treats in Salem MA. read more

Melt Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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We were looking for an ice cream store after dinner and saw this so decided to check it out. I got Apple Cider with M&Ms and fudge and it was delish. 7 others in our group also loved the ice creams they bought, all in cups and not in a cone. This store is just along Washington street and people were lined up so we knew it should be good. The 3 workers behind the counter were quick in asking what each customer wanted and made it quickly. If you're in Salem and want some really good ice cream all 8 in our vacation group highly recommend Melts! read more

Adorable little ice cream shop with delicious flavors. I had the Salt caramel Oreo. It wasn't too sweet and I had a nice amount in cup for a small scoop. They will be closed for the winter starting December 1st read more

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Delicious homemade ice cream waits for you at Melt Ice Cream. The shop is spacious with window seating, as well as a standing area with a raised table. The service was great. We got to chatting with the employee who works there and she was so friendly. She gave us some recommendations on places to check out while in town. I appreciated her hospitality. The star of the show is the ice cream. Melt offers a wide variety of flavors, as well as a rotating batch. I was very excited to try a delicious flavor called Matcha Munchie Madness. Matcha ice cream with chocolate chips, m&m's, and Kit Kats. Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Perfectly captured the Matcha flavor. read more

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Yum!!! I hadn't been to Melt in a few years, last time I went I wasn't a huge fan of the flavors that I got. On a whim while walking around town over the weekend, I decided to give it another shot. I tried the oatmeal cream pie (1 scoop on a sugar cone) and I was pleasantly surprised! For 1 scoop, the portion was generous and there was a ton of oatmeal cream pie chunks in the ice cream. Cute tshirts, I love the logo. The employees were also very friendly. read more

Melt Ice Cream - 1 scoop of oatmeal cream pie on a sugar cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

My uncle lives local and so I took the chance to walk around being a tourist. As I was walking around, I wanted something sweet to eat or sip and came across this ice cream spot. The outside was cute and was on a fairly busy street. I walk inside and there was no line. I couldn't decide between the Cookie Dough or Salted Caramel w/ Brownie bites. I ended up sampling both flavors and the worker told me that their Salted Caramel was their popular flavor. I was still indecisive and ended up wanting a scoop of each in a medium cup but then last minute decided to get the Salted Caramel w/ Brownies bites in a milkshake instead. I was not disappointed as it was the perfect thing for me to sip while walking around and exploring the sites of Salem. The next time I visit my uncle here, I will definitely be back and will probably get the Cookie Dough to try something new. read more

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We came here to try their vegan ice cream flavors. The day we went, they had vegan coconut and vegan Oreo flavors only. We got a medium sized cup to be able to get both flavors, which cost about. $7.50. The ice cream is sweet enough without being overly sweet, which is more to my liking. The people working were nice and friendly. There were definitely people coming and going and eating on the patio, but there is one little bench and a high bar table inside. Overall, we enjoyed the ice cream and would definitely come back to try other vegan flavors. read more

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I was walking into the shop, it smelt like I was entering heaven. I got the cookie dough and my grandma got the salted caramel with brownies and when I tell you it's to die for, I mean it. We took a bite and oh my gosh. It was some of the best ice cream we ever had. It was creamy and was also very flavorful. We even saw other people with the ice cream walking by and were like "oh my gosh this taste amazing." The other customers had the best reactions tasting it. I'm pretty sure everyone there could agree that it's to die for. They even use real local ingredients and make their own waffle cone homemade. If you in the Massachusetts area, I highly recommend this ice cream place. read more

I love ice cream, and ice cream by any other name: gelato, frozen custard, sherbet, sorbet, you name it. I love it all. Because I love it so much, I've eaten A LOT of it in my day. This place wasn't open when we started our day in Salem BUT we kept it in mind with the thought that we could get some at the end of the day, on our way back to the train. It's along the route. This particular day was HOT and when we stopped back by, there was a little hesitation on our part: There was a long line, a sign stating that the a/c wasn't working, minimal seating due to all those reasons, and the door handle was visibly sticky from someone else's ice cream. Ew. We werent deterred, though. My friend got just a single of vanilla with sprinkles (yawn) but said it was good. I went for one of my favorites: coconut and paired it with what I think was a pineapple sorbet. I don't remember the second flavor because the coconut was, hands down, the BEST coconut ice cream I've ever had. If I have ever said some place else had the best coconut ice cream, I take it back. My friend took a sampling and said "oooh, that's good!" As I said, it was a hot day so I had to eat it fast, hence the poor pics. If you're ever in Salem and craving ice cream, go here! A little more about the place, straight from the babes' mouths and their website: the ice cream is made in-house with fresh, local ingredients. They make their waffle cones and whipped cream daily. They try to use environmentally-friendly products; the bowl was a No Tree brand which is certifiably compostable. They also have dairy free and gluten free options for the folks who need those. I appreciate all of those things, and because they served the best coconut ice cream I've had to date? 5 stars. read more

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This seems to be the only dedicated ice cream shop in Salem and always seemed to have a line extending outside. We waited about 30 minutes before ordering (no samples given the wait) and got a medium of the pumpkin Oreo (vegan flavor! $8) to be shared amongst the 3 of us. We savor our ice cream slowly, so it was the perfect amount. It tasted like pumpkin pie with just a hint of coconut, and the Oreo part was rather scant. Still delicious though. read more

First time at Melt! The ice cream here is delicious! And sooo creamy! We walked in last night on Saturday 40 minutes before closing. The employees didn't acknowledge us at all. We stood at the front of the counter for a little over 5 minutes, while two female employees Started to clean and breakdown their stations, both employees looked at us and said nothing. Only talking to each other as if my boyfriend and I didn't exist. I understand they want to clean up as fast as they can, close and go home, but... you still have customers until the store ACTUALLY closes. I finally told the employee "I'm sorry to bother you miss, but can we order and we will be out of your hair." And it wasn't until then one of them started helping us. Despite the unfortunate experience with the staff, The ice cream was amazing ! We definitely would come back again! read more

Not happy at all! The flavors have gone way downhill and the kid doing my sundae ran out of whipped cream only to keep putting the nasty soupy mess at the bottom of the can on my sundae. He looked for a new can in the fridge, realized it was not there and started to open the door to the back. But he got lazy and just handed me the soupy mess!! Yuck. a couple min later I saw someone checking out with beautiful fresh whipped cream on their sundae. For the steep price of about $10 for a small sundae this is unacceptable and I'm never going back again ever!! read more

They have such bad ice cream flavors and terrible customer service. Not a good shop, there's much better cream in the area.

Ice cream was good with some flavors better than others. We had ice cream from there twice. The espresso tasted like vanilla ice cream with instant coffee mixed in. But the peanut butter Oreo was excellent. read more

Such a cute little ice cream shop with friendly service! We were unsure what we wanted and the lady working was so sweet and offered us multiple samples and advice! We all got different flavors and absolutely loved each one! Definitely give them a try! read more

Melt Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Ice cream was good. You can sample. Some outdoor tables available. Service was all over the place read more

Melt Ice Cream - Nutella fluff flavor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

The ice cream is delicious- all homemade- it is a little expensive and there is no seating. But the ice cream is worth it! read more

Melt Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Waited 40 minutes in line for this delicacy, and it was well worth every minute. Amazing homemade ice cream flavors-- I got the atomic coffee and it was so unique tasting. I was honestly so surprised by the lack of dye, it was completely natural, but it tasted great. Really great addition with the ground coffee beans. Next time I'll try their Banana Nutella ice cream. Highly recommend for a sweet in Salem, but get there early as the lines get out the door! read more

Melt Ice Cream - Atomic coffee ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Can't even get ice cream with the family without hearing explicit lyrics on a speaker from the only server. read more

This is a cute little ice cream shop in Salem. I came here one day after walking around the city and wanted to satisfy a sugar craving. The shop is a traditional no frills ice cream shop with its classic flavors, but it also has speciality flavors that rotate. I got the vanilla chai after trying a couple samples and I really enjoyed the scoop I got. The person who helped me was really kind and answered a lot of my questions as well. There was bench inside as well so it was a great to air and relax while I enjoyed my ice cream. read more

Melt Ice Cream - Vanilla chai single scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Absolutely fantastic ice cream! When searching Salem online, Melt has come up a few times as some great homemade ice cream. I was surprised that it was one of the only places in October without a line! The inside is very homey and fun - as an ice cream shop should be! It smells of delicious waffle cones. It was so hard to decide what to get, but we knew we had to try a seasonal flavor for fall! We ended up getting the pumpkin Oreo - which is a must try. It was incredibly creamy and pumpkin-y, with the cut of chocolate and Oreo. Some of the best ice cream I've had! I wish I could get this in my hometown - a must stop if in Salem! read more

Melt Ice Cream - Pumpkin Oreo (Seasonal) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Such a great experience! Ice cream was amazing, and Marla was SO nice and suggested such a great flavor! Pumpkin oreo is the best! read more

Melt Ice Cream - Pumpkin Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

It was a hot day so I decided to stop in. I got the Banana Nutella with Peanut Butter Cups and it was better than expected. I was nervous the Nutella would overpower the banana flavor but it didn't. I love banana ice cream and this one was creamy and super banana-y. I also like the crunch and nuttiness the peanut butter cups added. read more

Melt Ice Cream - Banana Nutella with Peanut Butter Cups - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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My largest gripe is that it's 2023 and we should have more items that are related to those who do not or can't have milk products. This place had some amazing options for people like me that can't have milk products any longer. The ice cream (non-dairy) was good and it the spot. The wait was unbelievable which is a good thing if you're them. read more

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Mint ice cream was delish as was the salted Caramel brownie shake/frappe. Attentive and friendly staff!

Okay I have no idea how anyone could be mad about anything while in this ice cream shop. It is so cute- so on brand for Salem with the decor. Service is great, even when they're slammed dealing with the unforgiving tourist population. I love the creative flavors and even got a chance to meet the owners, who are an absolute delight. I love that they do pies and private events, just very townie small biz vibes. Great job melt team!! read more

Had to eat ice cream on each day of my east coast trip. Salem's ice cream was here and it was a cute small shop with tasty ice cream and friendly service read more

Melt Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts